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THE REGULATORY REFORM (FIRE SAFETY) ORDER 2005 => Q & A => Topic started by: Collegeboy on October 10, 2021, 06:15:07 PM

Title: Doors Taken off
Post by: Collegeboy on October 10, 2021, 06:15:07 PM

Here`s a query, small business that just stores double glazing / conservatories, (no manufacture) 2 employees downstairs, 5 upstairs, 1 out back, New owners have had a refurb, all open plan, doors have come off and are not being put back on where they were (yellow circles) battery smoke detectors in each room,  says he`s checked regs and doors not required, would that be acceptable based on plan attached ? 

Title: Re: Doors Taken off
Post by: AnthonyB on October 10, 2021, 09:10:47 PM

Presumably they've looked in the guide and seen this and assume the TD is OK

Title: Re: Doors Taken off
Post by: Collegeboy on October 11, 2021, 01:15:26 AM

Thanks Anthony ;)
I did post on the safelincs forum too but that seems really slow, if working at all  ??? Firenet seems to be the better option  ;D

Title: Re: Doors Taken off
Post by: Revol on October 11, 2021, 06:21:05 PM

This work would have needed building regulation approval - so has it been 'signed off' and if so what was the basis on the BCO's acceptance?

Title: Re: Doors Taken off
Post by: AnthonyB on October 11, 2021, 07:28:31 PM

Quote from: Collegeboy on October 11, 2021, 01:15:26 AM

Thanks Anthony ;)
I did post on the safelincs forum too but that seems really slow, if working at all  ??? Firenet seems to be the better option  ;D

There are only about three regular volunteer helpers on there who deal with queries and I don't answer every one myself - the forum does lag from time to time as well before posts appear.

Title: Re: Doors Taken off
Post by: Tom Sutton on October 12, 2021, 08:35:07 AM

Quote from: Collegeboy on October 11, 2021, 01:15:26 AM

Thanks Anthony ;)
I did post on the safelincs forum too but that seems really slow, if working at all  ??? Firenet seems to be the better option  ;D

As well as AB reply, the reason is, all post are first checked by a moderator before putting on forum, except those who have power membership.

Title: Re: Doors Taken off
Post by: lyledunn on October 15, 2021, 06:15:28 PM

Looks like the stairs have far more risers than would be allowed. See 1.18 ADB K. Would suggest that this is something flirting with statutory compliance. Fire and general risk assessment would seem prudent. Would also regard removal of doors as something that should be run past BC.